Placement Testing

Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE)

All applicants are required to take a placement exam unless you have a college degree or have successfully completed a minimum of 12 credit hours (excluding remedial or developmental courses) at a regionally accredited or COE accredited college or university are exempt from taking the TABE test. GTC accepts placement scores from ACT, SAT, ASSET, ACCUPLACER, and COMPASS™ taken within the last three years. Unconditional admission is granted to students meeting the placement score requirements for their specific program. Applicants are required to score at least a sixth-grade reading, vocabulary, and math level. All applicants for health information technology programs must possess a high school diploma or GED (general equivalency degree).

ACCUPLACER Testing Coming Soon (Fall'23)

All applicants are required to take a placement exam unless you have a college degree or have successfully completed a minimum of 12 credit hours (excluding remedial or developmental courses) at a regionally accredited or COE accredited college or university are exempt from taking the Accuplacer test. GTC accepts placement scores from ACT, SAT, ASSET, ACCUPLACER and COMPASS™ taken within the last three years. Unconditional admission is granted to students meeting the placement score requirements for their specific program.

What is ACCUPLACER?

ACCUPLACER is a comprehensive, computerized skills survey system that measures your:

Reading Skills
Writing Skills
Mathematics Skills

ACCUPLACER is not a pass/fail test.

What are ACCUPLACER scores used for?

ACCUPLACER scores determine your place in:

College level courses
Developmental courses

When Can I Schedule to Test?

Once application and all required documentation is submitted to Admissions.
Students must schedule a testing appointment online here prior to taking the ACCUPLACER.
There is no cost to take test.

If you have any questions contact Admissions-504-889-5568, ext. 1308.

ACCUPLACER QUESTIONS

Practice tests are available on the internet at:

Can I use a calculator on the test?

No, a calculator cannot be used while taking the test.

Is the ACCUPLACER test timed?

ACCUPLACER takes approximately three-and-a-half hours to complete (all three surveys). You should arrive 15 minutes early to ensure adequate time to test. Below are some important facts to remember:

Take your time!
Read all directions carefully and completely.
Ask the proctor if you have any questions.
Pay close attention to details.
Wait for the computer to respond.
Do not click or press enter more than once on the computer.
Eat a healthy breakfast the day of the test.

What do I need to bring on testing day?

In order to take the test, please bring the following to the testing center: Picture ID

When will I get my test results?

Test results are provided at the end of the testing session.

Items that are no allowed during testing.

Prohibited Items:

Any device capable of recording audio, photographic or video content
Unauthorized testing aids
Calculators
Cellular phones, tablets, pages, smartphones, or wireless communication devices
Dictionaries
Digital watches, smartwatches, or wristwatch camera
Flash. Thumb drives or any portable electronic device
Food, beverage, or tobacco products
Listening to devices such as radio, media players, or recorders
Nonmedical electronic devices
Student provided paper (will be provided and destroyed by proctor)
Rules, protractors, compasses, or rulers
Weapons, firearms, or other item prohibited by law / campus safety polices